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Monday, January 26, 2009

Dinner at the 'China Moon'

Primped and ready to go eat

Smile pretty for the camera

There's my handsome man!

Today our family went for dinner at the China Moon restaurant. Each of us wore a traditional Chinese top in honor of the occasion. As described in "Lucky New Year!", the pop up book we've been reading the past month, Noelle made sure to eat the traditional dim sum (well..she nibbled on a dumpling, anyway) and some long noodles (which represents a long life).

During our meal, the hostess came by our table for a chat. Noelle did not converse, as she was too busy filling her mouth, but the friendly woman asked lots of questions and shared about her family coming to the U.S. from the Hunan Province, which is next to the Anhui Province (Noelle's). Then a bit later, our waitress visited our table to 'ooo' and 'aah' over Noelle. Noelle was mostly finished eating at this point, so the young lady received several food-filled smiles from our silly girl. She even took a family photo - nearby diners chuckled and said things like "Awww look! How cute!". Surprisingly, Noelle even let our waitress carry her back to the hostess station where they poked and tickled Noelle while chatting briefly in Chinese. As we walked through the restaurant on our way out, Noelle waved to everyone and shouted, "Happy Chinese New Year!" It was a very fun and yummy evening spent together as a family.

Full coverage bib - a much needed ingredient for any toddler eating at the buffet

Welcome to the Johnson Family Blog!

We've been back from China since March 26, 2008 with our daughter Noelle JiaZhen. She brings so much joy, energy and life into our home. We thank God every day for sending us this amazing gift! And we never know from one day to the next what God, or "The Munchkin", will bring our way. :) We just know that we are in for quite a ride!!! Thanks for stopping by~

Love,Jennifer, Eric and Noelle

Chinese New Year 2009

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The Red Thread

"An invisible red thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time, place or circumstance. The thread may stretch or tangle but it will never break." -Chinese Proverb

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Our little Angel

Referral Photo

"Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13